Prominent Delta State peace advocate and environmental rights activist, Comrade Sheriff Mulade, has urged the major ethnic groups in the state to set aside their differences and embrace unity and development for the collective good of all Deltans. Speaking as a United Nations Peace Ambassador and National Coordinator of the Center for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), Mulade appealed specifically to the Urhobo, Itsekiri, and Ijaw ethnic groups—describing them as the economic backbone of the state—to stop engaging in divisive actions that repel investors and hinder progress. “We cannot afford to keep fighting one another, resisting development initiatives, or driving away potential investors who could create employment opportunities for our youths simply because of personal or ethnic interests,” he said. Mulade called on traditional rulers and political leaders to rise above parochial sentiments and foster a culture of peace and collaboration that will move the state forward. He affirmed that both the federal government, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the state administration, led by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, are committed to driving development by attracting investments and expanding infrastructure. “The efforts of both governments are visible through ongoing state and federal projects aimed at positioning Delta as an investment hub,” Mulade noted. He further stressed the importance of unity among the state’s three major ethnic groups, urging them to play proactive roles in supporting government efforts. “Delta State is richly endowed with both human and natural resources. Instead of internal strife, let’s channel our collective strengths to support Governor Oborevwori and President Tinubu so that our people can fully enjoy the dividends of democracy,” Mulade concluded.